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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25
Mrs. Arp aud the Signs.

Mrs. Arp knows all the signs. She
does not believe in them, of course, for
they have fooled her too often. but some
how when the sign hetokens good it seems
10 cheer her up. anu she sings around
more happily. | sncezed this morning
most heartily, and she said: My nose
itches and the game rooster Crowed awhile
ago on the front steps. Somehow | can t
help looking for one of the boys. l
wouldn't he surprised if we had one OF
them to supper tonight, and she has been
flying around ell day fixing mp things a
lii. L. better. Poor woman, | am 50 sorry
for her, and sorry for myself, tco. Her
older boys are scattered now, and some of
them we rarely see. Ii costs money to
come, and time is precious, and business
is cNaCIng. and so we have To take com
fort with their letters and try to be con,
tent 1t is hard ON the mothers, very
hard; and there should he Il heaven for
the reunion of families if for nouIing
mere.
But all signs fail in dry weather and
wet weather, too, and my opinion Is that
the nose knows nothing about il nor the
rooster either, for the boy didn't come,
and Mrs. Arp has been reading some mag
azine stories ever since she washed the
dishes. ! don't believe she is altogether
out of hope yet, for little while ago she
said hush" to the children and turned
her ears toward the front gate as if she
hear something. | wish she was rich, SC
that she could 90 when she pleased and
see her children and take me along tC
wait on her-Bill Arp in Atlanta Con
stitution.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

The orchestra is usually composed Of
seven musicians, who sit at the back OF
the stage and play without much inter
mission from the beginning TO the end Of
the performance. The leading instru
ments are the fiddle, the cymbals, the
gong and the drum. The fiddle tyran
niZes over the rest of the music. and rises
superior even to the clash of the cymbals
II has only single string, and the notes
evolved from it pierce the ear like a knife.
The man that performs upon the fiddle
alternates with the cymbalS. while his
next neighbor beats, in rhythmical meas.
ure, on huge brazen gong, which Is
pendent from the ceiling. The other per
formers play upon drums, one of meta,
and the other of polished wood. The
music is said TO bear a striking resem.
blance to that Of the Egyptians. 1t is al
in the minor key, and from a distance il
has weird and melancholy sound HearC
near at hand, however, it has tendency
to produce headache and Ia rasp tho
neryes.-George II. Fitch in The Cosmo
politan-
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25
IT IS WONDERFUL

how easily rheumatism begins, and how
insidiously il grows in the system, until
one is startled 10 find himself its victim
in either the acute or chronic form. He
then learns the fearful tenacity Of its
grip and the utter poyerlessness of the
ordinary remedies TO give relief.
Probably TO no disease have physicians
given more study, and none has more
completely batiied their efforts to provide
a specific; and until Athlophoros was dis
covered there was no medicine which
would surely cure rheumatism, neuralgia
and nervous or sick headache. Thousands
Of testimonials like the following prove
beyond question that Athlophoros is the
only reliable remedy, and that it will do
all that is Claimed for it.
Mr.. Josiah White. of New Paris, Ohio.
said to our correspondent in reference to his
being cured of rheumatism by the use of Ath-
lophoros: Ii acted like a charm with me and
feel that owe my present good health to
the one bottle of Athlophoros fused. Itwas
about two years ago had the rheumatism,
/ could scarcely get around and when did
manage to do SO it was with great pain
| spent over thirty dollars during this
attack with doctors not counting what
spent for liniments and other medicines.
but none ofthem did me particle of good
AZ last ! heard of Athlophoros; it was on
Wednesday commenced using it and con-
tinued taking regularly until finished the
bottle. On Friday | went out free from
rheumatism. Ny legs were as good as ever
and from that day to this. now nearly two
years since, | have no, had a twinre Of
rheumatism. | have recommended il to
many different sufferers and have been well
paid for my trouble by seeing them bene-
fitted as | was
Every druggist should keep Athlophoros
ami Athlophoros Pills, but where they can
not be bought OF the druggist the Athlo-
phoros Co, IL Wall ST, New York, will
send either (carrlage paid on receipt OF
regular price, which is SI.t0 per bottle
tor Athlophoros and 50c. for Pills.
For liver and kidney diseases. dyspepsia, in
digestion, weakness. nervous debility, diseases
Of women constipation. headache, impure
blood. Sc.. AthlophGrus Pills are unequaled
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

The barroOm dog that drinks beer i;
quite common curiosity. So much s,
indeed that it is no longer curiosity {,
the FOUNDERS | remember once going int
the bowels of the East side to see a New
foundland dog that belonged to barroOn
and drank beer and spirits with any on,
who treated it. 1t was a sad dog, as
remember it. Its eyes We're bilious. ant
il had listless gait and "a depressed air
Dissipation had evidently told upon it
Since that time | have got Ia know dog.
large, small and medium. all of which ar,
addicted to their pots, and | enjoy tn,
honor of acquaintanceship with a BowerN
goat that will. its owner assures me, drini
a keg of beer if any one will find the keg
When goat falls into ways of dissipation
am told, il becomes more completely anC
hopelessly abandoned than any anma
except man himself, and from what | hav.
myself seen am inclined TO believe thai
this is the fact.-Alired Trumble in New
York News
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

1t has been ascertained, with regard t
the Imperial Institute, that the site o
about five acres recently secured for tn,
admiralty and war offices is valued a
ESQ, 900. or rather over tl60, coo per acre
that now vacant in Charles street, opposit,
the India Office, is less than an acre, ant
would cost at least El25, 600; probably an
other acre might be secured by private
contract, so that the valne of limite,
site in this position would not be less thar
e2jG, 900.
II has been suggested that single acre
not far from Cnaring Cross might be oh
tained for 1924 600 Two and n half acres
on the Thames embankment have beer
offered for ci00, 600 and it is stated that
six acres may he procured from Christ :
hospital for goo. coo Another good cen.
tral position has been suggested. consisting
of two and half acres, which has been
valued at 266S. .OO0.-London Court Jour.
nal
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

1t has been stated that idiots appear to
most advantage when under the influence
Of music. and that there are very few
cases which are unaffected thereby. Thus
we are told how Il new life is infused into
these unfortunate persons by the harmony
of sweet sounds; all exhibit pleasure;
some move their bodies i'll time to the air
which is played, others sing after their
own fashion; some even of the most tor
pid when looking on for some time as some
of their less apathetic companions dance,
suddenly become animated, start up and
dance in their own way
Mr. PlOtt, in his History of Stafford
shire" relates the case of an idiot who,
CHANGING to live within the sound of a
clock, and always amusing himself with
counting the hour of the day whenever
the clock struck: the clock being spoiled
by accident. the idiot continued to strike
and count the hour without the help Of it,
in the same manner as he had done when
il was entire. Indeed, in mental cases
music from the earliest period has been
considered highly etiicacious, and it is
recorded how both Pythagoras and Memo
crates cured maniacs by melodious Sounds.
Coming down To modern times, much has
been written ON the subject, and expert
.nents of various kinds made with more or
less success : Magazine.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25
COLO ANo SILVER.

Along her fathers field they straysd.
All fiecked with cowslips yellow,
little dainty gold haired maid.
A sturdy T.ine,year fellow
And there luve's course they two began
tAh, thorI,y path for treadingA,
And vowed when they were maid and man
The town should see a wedding,
Their golden curls were blown and blent,
Through wafts OF fragrance treading:
And oh " they murmared, well content,
Twill be a golden wedding"
- Tis time, " said he, .'to claim her vow,"
And forth he went and found her;
But she was grown a beauty now,
And half the town was round her
II see, says he. you don't want me-"
Though tears were ripe for shedding.
I'm glad your eyes are good. ;" says she.
All, where's that golden weldings
He flung away, and left her there,
Such heart sore tear drops shedding,
And gossips cried IN bland despair,
Hes spoiled the rarest wedding"
He sailed the seas. he beat the French,
Two score good years he tarried.
And then he thought. That little wsncA-
lwonder If she's married.
Next week bluff old tar rolled past,
The gahled High street treading.
And ancient g"ssips crcwed, AT last
We're like to have the wedding"
She a waited for him forty years
The gray their locks were threading;
And some with smiles and some with tears,
Beheld their silver wedding
F. lanSbridge in Good Words,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25
keg.en Of the Dannbc.

The scenery becomes pleasing two o.
three hours before reaching Buda pesth
The improvement in the towns and tn,
signs of superior cultivation indicate tn,
nearness of an important metropolis. Tn,
river banks are sleeper, the hills higher
and great, well kept vineyards spread ou
over the slopes, indicating a national in
dustry. Forests or even groves are nO
frequent. Trees never disappear SO rapidly
as in the presence of armies. When the
Union army arrived at Chattanooga ther,
were groves and forests everywhere
When they left it there was hardly tire,
in sight. All Of the region of the Danub,
has been fought over for centuries. so IL
one can wonder at the universal deforesta
tion-Cor. San Francisco Chronicle
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

You are feeling depressed, your appe-
tite is poor. you are bothered with head
ache, you are fidgety, nervous, and gsner-
ally out of sorts. and want t. brace up.
Brace up. but not with stimulants. spring
medicines, or bitters. whiclr have for their
basis very cheap, bad whisky, and which
stimulate you for an hour. and then leave
you in worse condition than before. What
you want is an Alternative that will purify
your blood. start healthy action of liver and
kidneys, restore your vitality. and give re-
newed health and strength. Such a medi-
cine you will find in Electric Bitters. and
only 80 cents a bottle at Ludlow X Co. 5
drug store.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

LOCAL NOTICES.
Most Excellent.
And he won't,

J. J. Atkins. chief of police, Knoxville
Tenn, writes: MY family and are ben
eticiarieS of your most excellent medicine
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton; having found it to be all that you
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My friends to whom have recommended
it, praise it at every opportunity" DR.
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guaranteed to cure coughs. colds. bronchi
tbs. asthma, Group, and every affection oi
throat, chest and lungs. Trial bottles free
at Ludlow 4 Co.'S drug store. Large size 81
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

Why suffer Piles! Immediate relief and conn
plete cure guaranteed. Ask for Rough on
Piles" Sure cure foritehing, protruding, bleed
ing. or any form OF Piles. Soc. AtDruggists or
mailed. E. S. Wells, Jersey City, Nj.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25
For Animals.

Mango. Distemper. DiarrhRa and Worms
in dogs quickly cured. Scratches, Sores,
Calls. Bruises, Cuts or Wounds of any
kind quickly and permanently healed BY
washing with the fluid. DIR. j. Hough. the
distinguished veterinary surgeon, says: Il
find Darby's Prophylactic Fluid all that it is
represented. As local application, be
lieve it to be without an equal" For Collie
and ScOurs it acts like magic.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25
GRINDING OFT THE COPY.

The concern that issues these instruc-
tiOnS requires 40 900 TO so, 200 words, and
at the cheapest rate would be five and one
third words for a cent. The cheap rate
named thus pays three-fifths the price of
ordinary copying. The authors of estab-
liShed popularity get very satisfactory
prices. The number OF persons who ex-
pertinent with the business of writing
these stories is declared TO be wonderful
Some Of the libraries reject three ont Of
four manuscripts, others eight out of ten,
not counting the productions of the writers
that are on the regular corps, and who
can grind out the same kind of COPY with
the precision Of machinery. The latter
are supposed TO get up their stories on the
principle of a game Of cribbage. and they
simply take the pegs ont of one hole and
stick them in another, adding variety and
producing the originality called for in the
instructions by changing the starting
point from the center TO the corners, or
vice versa, and picking up the pegs in a
diagonal line or around tho circle as the
case may be. Some Of the best writers in
the country are stated TO have attempted
this line of writing, but have failed,
branching ont into irrelevant dialogue
and padding up with descriptions, not be-
ing able to keep up the interest in stu
alton or dialogue. The latter is absolutely
essential, as the average boy has to slide
down the hill of one page very fast or he
won't try TO climb the top of the next.
One Of the library publishers was
stopped by Anthony Comstock from pub
fishing the Jesse James series. under the
law prohibiting the making of heroes out
of notorious criminals. The publishers
say ii takes an edition Of 1000 to pay for
a sixteen page dime book and 10000 for
the half dime work. The business is now
picking up from the depression of the past
few years. During the war the dime
novels sold enormously among the soldiers
The war library is playing out. the sales
having dwindled to very light figures
The books of these libraries are sold all
over the country.-New York Mail and
Express.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

THE BEST SALvE i'm the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilbl; ins,
COrns, and all skin eruptiOns, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For
sale by Charles Ludlow & Co.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

NON>> OF the good things of this
NNNNS life are sorrowfully let
alone on account of Dyspepsia. Ackers
| Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on q
positive guarantee at 25 and so cents, by
Frank IL. COblentz, corner Market and
| High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25
OWL, AND MINING EN-
" VGINEERINC; at the Rens-elaer r Polytech-

mic Institute, Troy, y. \. The oldest engi-
neering school in Ar.rica- Next term begins
September 18th. Tht R gister for 1896 contains s
. list of the graduates Tor the past 81 years,
with their positions; alsn course Of study. re-
quirements. expenses. etc. Candidates from
distance, or those living in distant states, by
special examinations at their homes, or al
such schools as they may be attending. may
determine the question Of admission without
visiting Troy. For register and full informs
tion address Dawn NJ. GREEN. Director.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25
LOCAL NOTICES.
How to Gain Flesh and Strength

Use after each meal ScOtt's Emulsion, it
is as palatable as milk and easily digested.
Delicate people improve rapidly with its
use. For Consumption, Throat affections
and Bronchitis 1t is unequalled. DIR. THos.
PRIM, Ala. says: Il used Scott's Emul-
sion on child eight months old; he gained
four pounds i'm q month";
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

A KIND and GENEROUS DEED.-Rev. A.
Barber superanuate member of ST. Louis
Conf. NJ. L. church. writes from Moran,
Kansas: This recommendation is written
without solicitation from anyone; but owe
\ to those similarly afflicted tn say that BY
the use of the Shaker Extract of Roots
(Siegel's Syrup was cured Of an Obsti-
nate and almost fatal indigestiOn-bOth
stomach and livet being completels torpid.
| was redced to a living skeleton. Friends,
family and physician had given me up. |
was keeping the spark of life alive with a
diet of raw eggs and milk. Now both
stomach and liver are performing their
functions. l have many friends in Western
Ohio. n. E. Iowa and S.W. Mo. who would
like to know this"
THE HONEST SHAKER. although hedoes
not boast of his purity, always makes goods
that can be relied upon; for instance, his
Shaker Extract of Roots (Siegers Syrup is
really valuable article. 1t is not recon-
mended as a cure-aIl. but as remedy fol
one single disease. viz: Indigestion, in
which disease it works like charm.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

At Bolton. Texas. the jailor, while putting
prisoner in the cage. was caught by the
seven inmates. who thrust him in the cell,
locked the door and escaped.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

Young America An Unsuitable Desourer
Of Cheap Literaiure-Instructio to
Contriburor--How the Copy is Turned
O,t-In War Times.
Tie boys of this country are Unsuitable
devOurers of cheap literature. There are
just a dozen cheap libraries in this city
that issue half dime and dime novels for
boys. All except one issue a book every
week, the average Of each edition being
about 2j.OGO. Some of the books run into
several editions one of Meredith's yarns
was put on the press seven times. An
other story also sold enormously. About
400 authors are engaged in writing these
books. The prices paid vary greatly. One
Publisher says he pays from $40 to $15 to
new men and gets his old writers very
cheap. For the SlOto $15 writer has to
furnish copy of 10000 words. or from
twenty To thirty words for cent. An
other library pays about $25, and goes up
to $500 for reputation and popularity.
Another pays SO To $3.50, and won't ac-
cept anything il doesn't consider worth
So 1t issues printed instructions to all
contributors as follows:
Authors who write for our considera-
ton will bear in mind that We prohibit
all things offensive to good taste, in ex-
preston or incident; We prohibit subjects
or characters that carry an immoral taint;
we prohibit the repetition of any occur
renee which, though true, is better left un-
told; we prohibit what cannot be read
with satisfaction by every right minded
person, old and young alike; we require
your best work; we require unquestioned
ari ifTin nnit a
strength Of plot and high dramatic inter-
est Of story; we require grace and pre-
cision of narrative styles and correctness
in compositions; authors must be familiar
with characters and places which they in
troduce, and not attempt to write in fields
Of which they have 10 intimate knOwr-
edge"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

Bartholdi has written letter to Senator
Evarts in which be says that the Statue Of
Liberty will last as long as any Egyptian
monument
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

There Is no one article in the line Of med.
icines that gives so large return for the
money as a good porous strengthening plas-
ter, such as Carter's Smart Weed and Bella.
Onna Backache Plasters. Air
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

II gray, restores to original color. An elegant
dressing, softens and beautifies. No oil MOI
grease. A tonic Restorative. Stops hair com.
Ing out; strengthens, cleanses, heals scalp SOC.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

See Starkey Il Scowden's $3.50 and sa.75
fine shoes for men, superior TO any 81 shoe
in the city. In the Arcade.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

WILL YOU SUFFER with Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Nitalizer
is guaranteed to cure you. For sale BY F..
4. GarwOod.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

Senator Cullom SAYS the interstate COM
merce law will allow of reduced rates TO
great national gatherings. such as the grand
encampment of the G. A. X. at st. Louis.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

Judge George Hoadly was given receI-
tion and farewell dinner at the Scottish Rite
cathedral. Cincinnati, by the Masonic fra
ternity, of which he is distinguished niem-
hpr
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25
Advice TO Mothers.

dren teething, is the prescription Of one OF
the best female nurses and physicians in
the United States. and has been used for
years with never-failing success by millions
Of mothers for their children. During the
process of teething its value is incalculabie.
1t relieves the child from pain, cures dysen-
tery and diarrhea, gripping in the bowels
and wind collie. By giving health to the
child Il raststha mother Price 25c bottle.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

WELLS, HAIR BALsAN,

Wells "Health Renewer" restores health and
vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Nervous
Debility. For Weak Men, Delicate Women. ST.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25
HNSles

BNles that shas. are si fFs,a1 s15ahs rsevifh Wish
Windy Collie, Teething Pains, or
Stomach Disorders, can be relieved
at once by using Acker's Baby Soother.
1t contains no Opium or Morphine,
hence is safe. Price 25 cents. Sold bv
Frank ii. Coblentz, corner Market and
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

Chas. f. Baker, whose arrest for pinch
ing. created such sensation, has been hon
orably discharged in the Cincinnati police
anurt
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS. made miserable
by that terrible cough. Shlloh'S Cure is the
remedy for you. For sale by +. A. Gar
wood
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25

All who desire full information abou,
the above cause and cure of Blood PoiSons,
Scrofula and Scrofulous Swellings. Ulcers,
Sores. rheumatism. Kidney Complaints.
Catarrh. etc, can secure by mail, free, a
copy of our S2-page Illustrated Book OF
Wonders, filled with the most wonderful
and startling proof ever before known.
Address, BLOOD BALM CO.,
Atlanta, Ga
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25
GNNN ScCN Mi Mi

thousands suffering from Asthma, Con-
sumption, Coughs, etc. Did you ever uy
Acker's English Remedy 1t is the best
preparation known for all Lung Troubles,
sold on . positive guarantee at lOc., 6Oc.
Frank II. Coblentz, corner Market and
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-25
Mayb~ He Knows II,

'Tve been aching for the last sixteen
years Or that man to injure me in some
way he remarked as he pointed to 8
citizrI. ahead
And he won't,'
..No"
"Wfat do you feel that way for:''
"Well, l have n vacant lot next to him,
and his bay window is six inches on my
land. If he'd only call me liar. or his
wife would sass my wife, just think what
a snap would have-'-Detroit Free
Press